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the drift toward the larger hope" On
last Monday afternoon we conducted In
the Methodist church at Pharisburg, the
funeral services of Mrs. Lottie Hill, for
many years a pronounced Universalist.
We had the voluntary assistance OF the
choir, and the selection of the hymns
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" -" Sweet By
and By" and others of like inspiring ma
ture was particularly noticeable. Years
ago, clark, from the tombs, doleful
cry" was favorite selection at funerals
under partialist auspices.
Methodist Preachers.
AT the Methodist Preachers Meeting
in Cincinnati, last Monday, the subject OF
employing evangelists" was warmly dis
cussed, and some OF the most influential
ministers took strong grounds against
employing such men as the "two Sans"
to come in and set aside regular pastors,
receiving therefor large sums OF money,
leaving nothing in return but morbid
excitement, the reaction from which pro-
duces great injury.
State Convention Matters.
Notwithstanding the plain directions
concerning the steps necessary to take to
secure reduced rates to the Ohio Conven-
ton, which are printed on the eighth page
of this paper, we are receiving applica-
tions for certificates. We do not issue
them. They must be purchased at the
starting points, or at the station where
connection is made with the N. Y. P. & 0.
Our State Superintendent, Rev. b.
L. Garfield, is doing good work in reviv-
ing dormant churches. Margaretta has
been put in working order and only awaits
q shepherd. In ahort time we hope to
hear that Bryan is employing the entire
time Of one of our best ministers.
"A more compact organization and
larger feeling Of obligation to our denom-
national duties, are indispensable requi-
sites to our progress. That the latter
does not extensively prevail is evidenced
by the fact that not two-thirds OF our
churches have sent in reports, notwith-
standing the call was made in January
last. Brethren, these things ought not
so to be.
Two important subjects will be con-
sidered by the Convention at North Lew
isburg. The fret is: "Will the Conven-
ton continue to beg for places for hold
ing it's annual meetings, or will it secure
home OF it's own?" Second. "The best
methods for raising our Permanent Fund
to the minimum figures, and at the same
time sustain our State Superintendent"
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that city. 1t was touching service and
every one present felt the impressiveness
OF the occasion. They we're paying their
last respects to one of the noblest women
of Cedar Rapids. The services in every
detail were carried out in strict accord
ance with her wish. The choir sang a
couple of selections most beautifully,
using the songs requested by the deceas-
ed. The floral decorations were beauti-
full, the casket being literally loaded with
flowers. The most beautiful part Of the
floral decoration, however, was the grave
which was completely covered with smi-
lax, carnations and roses, this being done
by the ladies of the Literary Circle, Of
which she was a member, and the first
one to cross the river OF death. The Sis
ters of the deceased were present. Hon.
e. 81. Conger, and W. B. Conger, of Des
Moines and J. W. Conger, of Council
Bluffs, brothers, were also present. Rev.
E. L. Oonger, of Pasadena, CAL, and F.
d. Conger, Of Benton Harbor, Mich, the
other brothers were necessarily absent.
Rev. w. A. Pratt pronounced an appro-
pirate and feeling address.
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Tr1e df11est.

Observation-Disclosures. FL. ID. l..
Webster, who retains his residence at
Oak Park, will, for the present, act as the
Racine pastor. He will supply the pull
pit on Sunday, and spend several days
each week in pastoral labor. This ar
rangement will continue until the parish
makes choice of pastor to reside with
them. Regular services by Br. Webster,
accompanied by pastoral work, would be
profitable to any parish and must prove
so at Racine.
La Crosse.-St Paul's church is quietly
growing in interest and strength as pas
tor and people become better acquainted.
Measures are being taken to secure a
good choir. Both Pastor and people de-
sire a large attendance at the coming
State Conye ntion. We trust that each
parish in the State will send large dele
cations, and as many of the friends in
this or in sister States, who are isolated
from parishes and who would enjoy these
meetings, will come, as far as able, and
help to make this a profitable and soul
inspiring meeting.
COlumbus.-The church here, under
Rev. Mr.. Dinsmore's pastoral care, re-
ceived six new members last Sunday.
This is the best evidence of substantial
progress.
IOWA.-Cedar Rapids.-At the parish
meeting, held May 6, the unanimous wish
of the members was expressed that the
pleasant relations existing between the
pastor (Rev. W. A. Pratt and people be
continued. Br. Pratt will, no doubt, re.
main as pastor at Cedar Rapids. During
the two years of this passionate over sew
enty members have been added to the
church. This is believed to be the larg.
est increase of any of the Iowa churches
Of the liberal faith.
While we rejoice at the success that
has crowned the la5ors of this devoted
band of Universalists, we are called upon
to mourn the loss of one OF the most
faithful workers - Mrs. John Thomas, a
sister Of Rev. e. l.. Conger. Her fu-
neral was attended last week from
her late residence on Third avenue in
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The amterfnr.

ILLINOIS. = Chicago and Vicinity
Rev. Charles Oonklin preached on
missionary Enterprise" in the morning,
and on "a Good Name" in the evening.
In the morning sermon he announced
that the Church Of the Redeemer would
start new mission Sunday-school in the
south western part of the West Side in
September. That is a rapidly growing
district and doubtless will be the loca-
ton of the Fourth Universalist Society
of Chicago. He predicted that within
the next decade a Universalist church
would be organized in every populous
American district of the city and in every
suburban town Of sufficient size.-The
Ladies' Aid Society held strawberry fes-
tival and apron sale in the vestry of the
church, June 19-The Young Mems
Association give concert June %, to
raise funds for missionary enterprise
The Pastor has taken a house at Fox
Lake, ILL.,, about fifty miles from the
city, and will remove to that place with
his family about June 1. His summer
home will be pretty farm house in the
midst of charming rural scenery, and
quite close to excellent fishing. He will
continue to perform pulpit and pastoral
duties in Chicago until Aug. l.
Lombard University has received a
fine set of Andrews & Co.'S wall maps
in spring roller case (set valued at $50
as gift from John Morris, Esq, Dear
born street, Chicago. The professors are
much pleased with them, and find them
Of great help in their work.
Decatur.-Our church, under the pas
toral leadership of Rev. Sophie Glib, is
in prosperous condition Wednesday
evening Conference meetings are we'll at
tended and good interest is manifested.
Flower Sunday will be observed June
5.
Elgin.-Rev. Mr.. Alcott has recently
moved his family to Elgin. We congrat-
ulate both parties on this evidence of
permanent relations between pastor and
people. The Fortnightly Club Of this
parish held it's last meeting for the sea-
son Tuesday evening, May II. This club
has been in existence only four months,
yet it already has 118 members. This is
positive success.
OHIO. Westyille. Rev. N. Crary
| writae. The ohurch at Wastvilla al
though it has been weakened by remov-
ais and deaths, is yet one of the goodly,
substantial churches of Ohio. The writer
of this has been serving them as pastor
for one year and a half, but the distance
is 30 great and railroad fare so much, it
took one. third of good salary to pay car
fare. We have sent in resignation, and
we hope that some good, earnest minister
can be induced to locate in or near West
vile that can serve them and st. Paris.
Ii such man can be found, who will
take charge Of these two points, and de-
sires recommendation for Westville, he
can get one by calling on me. A church
that is backed up by as faithful man as
David Loudenback, whose presence and
money is always on hand, with corps
Of earnest men and women, would make
good place for some young man to
locate"
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sundaY-school Convention.

Program of the Ohio Universalist Sunday
school Convention, to be held at North Lew
isburg, June /, 1887:
MoRNING.-9:00 o'clock, Call to Order and
Opening; Business; Reports of Officers and
Standing Committees; Unfinished Business;
New Business; IL, Essay-"Methods of Quick
ening the Religious Nature of the Young"
Rev. A. Wilson.
AFTERNooN.-2 o'clock, Experience Meet
ing, led by Rev. A. E. Danforth; 3, Essay
Temperance in the Sunday school," Rev.
Harry Garfield; $3.50, Address-"The Young
Peoples Missionary Association" Rev. G. E.
Nash; 4, Closing Business and Election of
Officers.
EVENINGS o'clock, disqualification of
the Sunday school to the Church," Rev. @. p.
Nash; $50, Address-"Relation of the Church
to the Sunday school" Rev. E. W. Whitney.
By order of the Executive Committee.
F. K. BEEN, Recording Secretary.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OHIO.

Woodstock, o., May 10, 1sS7.-[To the
Editor Of THE UNIvERsALIsT. I'VE hear
pleasant reports concerning tire initial
work of Rev. e. W. Whitney, our new
pastor at Plum street, Cincinnati. His
sermon on last Sunday was upon the
question, "What is Truth?" We are in
formed that the Cincinnati parish will be
well represented at the coming Conven-
ton.
Discussion in Grove.
The much talked of discussion between
Rev. s. P. Carlton, Of our denomination,
and Rev. J. F. Frederick, of the Method
ist Protestant, will be held in grove
one-mile and half southwest of Jenkins
chapel, if weather is pleasant; if not il
will take place at the Amusement HALF
at Fountain Park. The debate will be-
gin at 10 A. NJ, June z. and continue four
days. The questions are as follows: /.
The Holy Scriptures teach the final
holiness and happiness Of all mankind. ("
2. "Do the Holy Scriptures teach that
those who die in wilful disobedience to
the requirements of God will suffer end
less punishment"
PERSONAL. H. Baker.
The many friends Of our well-known
Br. ]. ii. Baker, formerly of the West
vile church, will regret to learn of the
great calamity which has befallen him
in his new location at Beaver Falls, Pa.
On May IL, the Wagon, Iron and Chain
Oompany's works, of which he was Gen.
eral Manager, were burned. Loss $780,
600; insurance $4,000. We trust the
brave spirit of Br. Baker may not fail
him in this trying hour.
Hymns of Hope.
Notwithstanding there may be no gen.
ersl disavowal OF the doctrine of endless
torment by ministers and members OF
other churches, the selection of hymns al
funeral services of hopeful and encour.
aging character to bereaved hearts, shows
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States. The Executive Committee OF the
Inter. State Association meets on the 18th
inst. at the Potter Memorial church, near
the spot where Murray landed, to make
arrangements for the summer meetings.
These are to be made more interesting
and attractive and to be held for longer
period than those at the grove last year.
Thus Universslist seaside resort is be-
ing gradually provided.
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TO THE OHIO CONVENTION.

The eighth page contains full instruc-
lions in regard to railway accommoda-
tions to the Ohio Convention at North
Lewisbure.
We are requested to state, in addition.
that train four, leaving Cincinnati at 8
A. M. on the New York, Pennsylvania &
Ohio Railway, will stop at North Lewis
burg June /, 2, 8 and 4 for the accommo-
dation OF delegates and others coming
from the West, or those wishing to go
East on those days.
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" Except the Universalist. u

Editor Star:-Your paper of Saturday said
"every pulpit in Pasadena, except the Uni
veIsalist, will be occupied next Sunday morn
ing by some of the brightest minds, etc., of
the Y. NJ. @. A." Many have asked me what
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HoRSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
In Nervous Exhaustion.

DIR. Geo. Mcknight, Hannibal, N. Y. says:
~ have used it in cases of nervous exhaus-
ion with quite satisfactory results"
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CALIFORNIA.-Pasadena Rev. e
L. Conger writes the following note,
which explains itself, to the Star, the
local paper:
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pESpERATE DEED.
A Negro woman shot and Seriously
wounded. 60.

A Negro woman shot and Seriously
wounded. 80.
tcorrexpondencc Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, July 25, 1887.
Yesterday afternoon negro man
named Albert Powell and young ne
Gro woman named Mary Brown were
together at the residence OF the latter,
on Queen street, on the suburbs OF
Portsmouth, when suddenly the man
drew a pistol and shot the woman, the
bail buryipg itself in the lett
side of the neck and passing nearly
through the throat. In the confusion
Powell left the house before he could
be apprehended, and at once disap'
peared from the neighborhood. AS
soon as possible a doctor was sum,
moned, who pronounced the wound
dangerous, but not necessarily fatal;
Jealousy is supposed to have influenced
Powell.
Today the nowly-elected Board OF
Supervisors Of Norfolk county held
their first meeting, and will have to be
in session for two days in order to dis
pose of the large amount OF business
accumulated. Owing to deadlock III
the old board there has been no meet
ing Of the supervisors since last Decem-
Der.
Fleet-Roatswain John A. Briscoe,
under trial by court martial at the
MAYNARD for drunkenness while on
duty. has been acquitted and restored
| TO duty.
The flagship Trenton left the navy
ward this morning and proceeded to
Hampton Roads under orders Tor sea;
The carpenters and plumbers worked
day and night and all day Sunday to
| get her off III time.
Captain w. S. Muse, of the marine
barracks, has been sent to the Naval
Hospital suffering with rheumatism.
Burglars entered the dry-goods estab-
lishmont of II. r. Anderson Il Co., on
Main street, last night and carried OIL
| lot of stock.
Rev. T. n. Newsom, Baptist MN
lister of Southampton county, Is on a
weeks visit to Portsmouth.
Three steamships are loading with 70
cahontas coal at Lambert's Point foi
foreign ports.
| Chief-Clerk 4. NJ. Tabb, of the navy.
ward, left this morning for Richmond
to visit the Misses Ferguson, on Churcl
| Hill. W.
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hy0Tr.ER SURPRISE.
Lynchburg Learns OF Second 10
mantle Marriage.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
IYNCHBURG, VA, July 2j.-AnOther
society surprise occurred here to-day III
the shape of Gretna-Green marriage
in high life. Colonel Richard Burks
received telegram from Pelham, \.
c., announcing the marriage Of his
pretty and accomplished daughter,
bliss Blanche, to Nj j. c. Nowlin, the
ninetcen-vcar-ol son Of Mr.. ". ID.
Nowlin. OF the city treasurer's Office.
The elopemont occurred Sunday eve
ming. end was managed so successfully
as to cflcctuully conceal the movements
Of the lovers until they had been made
man and wife. Their c0urtshlp had
been conducted 20 quietly as to arouse
10 suspicion Of their matrimonial IN
tentions. and the telegram was in the
nature Of thunder-clap. Both are
bright young people, and their chances
for welded happiness would seem to be
very good Notwithstanding the elan
destine commencement.
Tie Colored Normal Institute here
conducted Ivy Richmond colored teach
ers. is q great success. 4 number o.
the pupil teachers are also from Rich
mond. The attendance is now abou
10 and increasing. The White Nor
nal Institute at Peorisburg, Gile
county, is also quite successful. Owe
200 teachers are III attendance.
Colonel Leon Canter, well know
Observation-Disclosures man. o
Philadelphia. arrived in the city TIN
evening. lie has many friends here.
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Corrpspondlngiy qul 3 time to lifer o0.ne.
Through bills o. lsdiug issued af l.'. ra'.-.
ca TAYLOR.
eei7 General frs gft Arsnt
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HALIFAX.
cuURr.DAY-A LARGE Crowd IN
ATTENDANCE.
Delegates Elected to tho Roanoke Con
vention-E No Resolutions-Ihe
Teachers Pire, &C.
Especial telegram to the Dispe'ch.l

SopTH BosroN, Va, July 25.-A
large crowd were at court to-day, but
business of nearly every sort was very
dull. Fine reports were received about
the crops from every section. The to-
bacco in some localities was scalded by
the hot weather and consequently per-
manently damaged, but the rains have
had splendid influence upon that por-
ton OF the crop not so affected. Corn
is looking fine.
According to announcement mass
meeting was held TO appoint delegates
TO the Roanoke convention. MIR. H..
". Watkins, county chairman, called
the meeting to order and presided.
Messrs. ]. A. Phillips and b. T.. He'd
DERBY, of the Hoiijar Record and Hat-
Jar Adcertiser, we're appointed secre-
taries.
On motion of Mr.. William Leigh, the
following delegates to the convention
were appointed by the meeting:
Hon. Paul G. Edmunds, Hon. Will
liam j. Jordan, and Hon. Il. L. No
bin, delegates at largo.
Courthouse - l.. G. Watkins and
Wood Bouldin, Jr.
South BostoI-R. NJ. Terry and Jo-
soph Stebbins.
Black Walnut-Bailcy Owen and
Gran. Craddock.
Staunton-Coleman Carr and c. e.
Moorcfeld.
Roanoke-H. Calvin Hudson and G.
a. Snowden.
Meadsyille-A. BarLsdale, Jr.
Birch Creek-Herbort Bass and W.
T. Keeling.
Mount Carmel-W. L. Richardson
and William NJ. Palmer.
Red Bank--R. 4. Singleton and Da-
vid Apt.
On motion, it was decided that every
delegate should appoint his own alter,
nate, and that the delegates present al
the convention, in the absence of any
delegate, should cast the entire vote OF
the county. No instructions were glven
or resolutions as to action at the con
vention were adopted.
The grand jury was in session to-day
and brought in several indictments.
w. II. Griffin, Republican candidate
for the Legislature from this county IL
1885, was peppered with three indict
ments for a crime which cannot bC
specified in the Dispatch's columns.
In your correspondents report OF the
Teachers Institute at Halifax Court
house he inadvertently omitted to men
ton the opening address, delivered by
Rev. j. NJ. Luck, of this place. Mr.
Luck made an earnest, eloquent sppea
for the schools, and made many valu
able suggestions as to their future i'm
proyement especially insisting upol
the necessity Of graded schools in thi
! county. Tie address was greatly en-
| ioycd.
/ also neglected to allude to the es
SAYS 10y Miss Mamie Taylor, Miss 30
lsnnon, Miss Essie Lapradc, and Messrs
Nelson, =. Il. Coles, and j. IL. White
These were among the best read beior
The institute.
Judge ". Il. Barksdalc also contri
brted greatly to the enjoyment of tn
institute by sensible and pointed II
marks.
Last Friday night a new stable be
longing to Mcssrs. {. < 4. Dunn, VIII
live near Ingram, was destroye
by fire. Two hsrscs sns large quar-
tity Of forage, &C, were burned. II
cendiarism originated the fire, and it
thought q clue has been obtained as
tie guilty parties. No insurance.
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Augusta.
StcTms-BarDS Burned-Totirtca'

Special telegram TO the Dspatchl
STAUxroS, VA, July 25.-Dming the
last six days rains have fallen over the
whole Of Augusta county. Some OF
them were storms doing damage to
roads, crops, and fences.
On the afternoon Of the DIST large
Swishor barn on the farm of W. L.
and j. II. Rush, in the southern end OF
the county, was struck by lightning
and Immediately burned, with coo
bushels Of wheat, 80 bushels of oats,
u tons of hay, two horses, and a
wagon, &c. Three horses were saved,
Seven farm-hands were in the barn al
the time and were stunned. The barn
was insured in the East Augusta Mu
tual for $500. Total loss, $4,000.
Miss Margaret Breckenridge Wren
daughter of the late A. ID. Wren, wai
buried here to-day. She was the au
thor of a volume OF poems, Echoes
from the Heart, recently published.
To-day was Augusta court. TIT
average number of persons were pres
emit. The Democrats were active, an'
will turn out well on the3Jth to appoin
delegates to the State convention.
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THE CONVENTION.
Delegates Elected at Abingdon Yes
terday.
tsnec,al telegram TO the Dlspstcnl

Especial telegram TO the Dspatcnl
ABINGDON, Va, July 25.-Pursuant
TO q call from the county chairman the
Democrats Of the county met in con-
yention at the courthouse to-day to
elect delegates to the Roanoke conven-
tion. The meeting was organized by
the election of Hon. 4. +. Miles as
chairman.
Hon. A. Fulkerson offered resolu-
tion TO the effect that the delegates
selected TO attend the Roanoke conven-
ton be instructed to stand TO the Rid
dleberger settlement, and forcibly
urged its adoption. :,
Hon. w. T. Rhea opposed Colonel
Fulkerson's resolution, and offered an
amendment to the effect that the dele
gates be instructed to vote for no set
Element that amounted to more than
the Riadleberger bill fixed the debt at:
Mr.. Rhea urged his amendment and
indicated that he thought the delegates
should not be instructed, but allowed
to 20 and do the best in every respect
they can for the party and the State.
General j. ID. Imboden spoke and
urged the adoption of the resolutions,
and said the people of the county were
unanimous in favor OF the Riddle
berger settlement.
Hon. G. F. Trigg followed speech
opposing giving Instructions, but finally
offered substitute TO the effect that no
agitation OF the debt question DO enter
famed by this meeting, and recon-
mending the Roanoke convention to do
likewise. -,
After some further discussion Mr..
Tripp's substitute was adopted.
The following resolution was adopted
without dissenting voice
Believing the use Of coupons is the
chief obstacle in the way of q speedy
and final settlement OF the State debt,
we pledge ourselves to pay our taxes
and all State dues in money and not IL
coupons, and the cooperation of al
patriotic citizens of the Commonwealth
is urgently asked in this line OF action.
The delegates chosen for the severa
districts are as follows:
Abingdon-Daniel Trigg, w. G. G.
Lawry, and John l.. Rowan.
Saltyille--T. j. Davenport, Pete
Poston, and II. +. Henderson.
North Fork. q. H. Davis.
Kinderhook-H. G. Holly.
! Holston-S. Z. Edmondson.
Glade Spring-W. b. Ernest and w
4 II. Aston.
Wo0dson--W. +. Rhea, II. p. Car
son, and A. Fulkerson.
j. Bantipg, General j. ID. Imboden
and Hon. Q. +. Trigg were electe,
delegates at large.
A new county committee was elected
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DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
IN AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.

ONLY TWELVE HOURS BETWEEN Gpu.
NOND AND BALTIMORE is ZACH
DIRECTION.
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A TLANTIC COAST LINE.

sol. HAAS. Traric MANAGE.
+. Il. THOMAS. Genera Manager. my
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EASTERN SHORE.
Delegates ArpOinted-A shooting
ARRAY.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.I

Special telegram to the Dispatch.]
ACcOMACK COURTHOUSE, VA, VIA
TAsLEY, VA, July 25.-The Democrats
of Accomack held a mass-meeting here
to-day and appointed delegates to the
Roanoke convention. DR.. John W.
powders was reelected county chair
man and the new Executive Com
mittee was appointed for the county, .
Late Saturday night disgraceful
row occurred here, in which negro
named Hampton Satchell shot Henry
Nedab, another negro, in the arm, in
nicting an ugly and dangerous wound.
Oliver II. Drummond, well-known
citizen OF this county, died at his home,
near Leemont aged about sixty years.
He was once engaged in the commits
sion business in Baltimore.